Switchblade Symphony: Bread and Jam for Frances
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As far as gothic acts go, Switchblade Symphony is probably the most up and
coming American band at the moment. Having completed three coast to coast tours
as well as opening up for The Sisters of Mercy has certainly done wonders for
their image. Of course the release of two singles, an EP and two full length
albums in just under three years hasn't hurt either. So the recent release of
"Bread and Jam for Frances" has certainly set the stage for several more years
of success. Oddly enough, the material on this record actually marks the first
time they have released truly new material since the signed with Cleopatra
Records. Musically you can instantly notice the change from the
first track. This San Francisco duo have wholeheartidily embraced the
electronica scene with both hands and have incorporated many of it's elements
into their own music. The most obvious example is their use of dub loops that
seem to echo a fondness for Portishead. Yet they still continue to use Susan's
voice as the musical element while the remainder of the tracks are often very
sparse and minimalistic. Overall, "Bread and Jam for Frances" is a very solid
sophomore release for these two Gothic darlings and it is sure to please their
growing fanbase just long enough for them to hit the road and promote the
album.
Switchblade Symphony are: Tina Root & Susan Wallace
Contact:
Cleopatra Records
8726 S. Sepulveda Blvd
Suite D-82
Los Angeles, CA 90045
E-mail: cleopatra@tunanet.com
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